The 2025 Okinawa Marathon kicked off at 9 a.m. on Sunday, with runners dashing through central Okinawa. Known as one of the most grueling courses in the country due to its steep inclines, the marathon challenged runners to push forward at their own pace toward the finish line. (News On Japan)

Osaka City's 2025 budget proposal is set to reach a record high. While the city's debt has been reduced by nearly half over the past 20 years, financial projections indicate that deficits will persist for the next decade. Why is this happening? (News On Japan)

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro, serving as an official ambassador for the Formula 1 Japan Grand Prix, visited Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on February 16th. (News On Japan)

A 43-year-old company employee was arrested on February 14th for allegedly breaking into a high school clubroom in Nagoya’s Chikusa Ward and stealing uniforms and other items. (News On Japan)

At the site of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, construction is underway using 3D printers to create architectural structures, including restrooms. The technology, which prints out designs in three dimensions, is being tested for large-scale applications. (News On Japan)

The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States and South Korea have agreed to strengthen their trilateral ties to address security issues together. (NHK)

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has put Arm at the centre of his plans to build a vast infrastructure network for artificial intelligence. The launch of Arm’s own chip is considered just one step in his larger plans to move into AI chip production, say people familiar with the plans. (Techmeme Ride Home Podcast)

This is a Japanese College students morning routine, her daily school schedule and what she does after she finishes school in the evening. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, widely known for her role in the 2001 television drama 'Meteor Garden,' passed away at the age of 48 due to pneumonia induced by influenza. Hsu contracted the flu during a family vacation in Japan over the Lunar New Year holiday and subsequently developed severe pneumonia. (News On Japan)

A powerful winter storm swept across northern Japan on Friday, bringing severe weather conditions that disrupted daily life and caused significant damage. Heavy snowfall led to whiteout conditions in Hokkaido and Tohoku, making driving hazardous as visibility dropped to near zero. (News On Japan)

The House of Representatives held a plenary session on February 13th, during which Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reported on his visit to the United States. Regarding Nippon Steel’s planned acquisition of US Steel, he stated after the Japan-US summit that the two countries had "agreed on making a substantial investment rather than a takeover." (News On Japan)

Historical footage has surfaced showing Emperor Showa visiting Kumano City, while the Crown Prince and Princess toured agricultural research facilities in Aichi Prefecture. (News On Japan)

A new Doraemon-themed attraction has opened at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, celebrating the upcoming March release of the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Adventure. (News On Japan)

The 2025 spring wage negotiations have officially begun, with major automakers submitting their demands on February 12th. The key question remains: will wage increases continue to rise this year? (News On Japan)

A recent survey by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has revealed that the percentage of students with unaided vision below 1.0 has reached an all-time high. As children's eyesight continues to deteriorate, experts emphasize the need for preventive measures. (News On Japan)

Tired of the usual Narita to Haneda transfer? In this video, I'm sharing an unusual but amazing way to get from Narita (NRT) to Haneda (HND) with breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji. This scenic route is worth the extra time. (Solo Travel Japan)

Ueno may be best known for being home to Japan’s oldest zoo, the Ameyoko shopping street, and one of Tokyo’s most popular hanami spots: Ueno Park. But did you know that, beyond the bustling streets and lively crowds, this area has a serene and quiet side? (Japan by Food)

A record 37 million people visited Japan in 2024, six times the number from twenty years ago. While the surge is a boon for many businesses, it has sparked a debate about overtourism, amid reports of overcrowding and complaints that some foreign visitors are not adhering to the country’s rules and customs. (FRANCE 24 English)

South Korean police announced the arrest of 39 individuals involved in smuggling gold from Hong Kong to Japan via Incheon Airport, disguising the metal as clay to evade detection. (News On Japan)

A US Navy sailor stationed in Japan has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death after a car-motorcycle collision in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, last September that killed a 22-year-old man. (News On Japan)